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1. The Stream
You
Why it's a match: Hand-picked next binge after The Girlfriend.
The earlier seasons are undoubtedly better, but Joe remains gloriously unhinged the entire way through.
Read the review →Shows Like The Girlfriend
If The Girlfriend (our verdict: 7.5/10) left you scrolling for something similar, these 8 picks scratch the same itch. Every one has been watched and reviewed by us — no algorithm filler, just what actually comes next.
The Girlfriend streams on Prime Video; the picks below are spread across the usual suspects, and each review says where to watch.
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2. The Stream
Love Story
Why it's a match: Hand-picked next binge after The Girlfriend.
Affecting, clear-eyed portrait of a golden couple — great telling, even if the middle drags and episode eight is a waste of time.
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3. The Stream
Hart of Dixie
Why it's a match: Same drama and binge-worthy energy.
Heart-warming southern charm that grows on you and becomes a household staple.
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4. The Stream
Big Little Lies
Why it's a match: Same drama and thriller energy.
Big Little Lies is a powerfully acted, darkly comedic mystery that expertly unpacks the secrets and social pressures in an idyllic, wealthy community.
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5. The Stream
The Pitt
Why it's a match: Same drama and binge-worthy energy.
Fifteen hours, one ER, zero chances to catch your breath — the best medical drama in years.
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6. The Stream
Queen of the South
Why it's a match: Same drama and thriller energy.
This cartel drama is a propulsive, high-stakes ride that never lets up.
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7. The Stream
The Handmaid's Tale
Why it's a match: Same drama and thriller energy.
Dystopia has never been so addictive. The Handmaid's Tale turns a terrifying vision of the future into essential television.
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8. The Stream
Nobody Wants This
Why it's a match: Same chemistry and drama energy.
A hot rabbi, a blunt podcaster, and the most charming rom-com chemistry Netflix has had in years.
Read the review →What should I watch after The Girlfriend?
Start with You or Love Story. Both sit in the same corner of The Stream as The Girlfriend, and we've reviewed every title on this page so you're not going in blind.
Is The Girlfriend worth watching?
We gave it 7.5/10. Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke face off in a twisty mother-versus-girlfriend psychological thriller.
How many shows like The Girlfriend are on this list?
We list 8 shows like The Girlfriend: You, Love Story, Hart of Dixie, Big Little Lies, The Pitt, Queen of the South, The Handmaid's Tale, Nobody Wants This. Every one has a full Stream & Scream review.
Which show like The Girlfriend is rated highest?
Hart of Dixie is our highest-rated pick here with 9/10, streaming on Prime Video. Heart-warming southern charm that grows on you and becomes a household staple.
Where can I stream shows like The Girlfriend?
The picks on this page are spread across Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO Max, while The Girlfriend itself streams on Prime Video. Each review says where to watch.